DragonFly Lane

20/09/2024

Late afternoon drop at Lorn News & Post Office 💐🌸🤍 make them yours for the weekend ☀️

20/09/2024

The sun & the sunnies are out this weekend at (943 Paterson Rd Woodville)
drop out and pick yourself up a bargain so many plants to choose from 🪴🌴
Bunches available to order, delivery also available 🌻🚗

17/09/2024

Flowers, lunch and coffee - now you really can have your cake and eat it too at Readers Cafe (East Maitland Library) 💐☕️🌸🧁💐

12/09/2024

It’s R U OK day today 💛

This bucket of happiness is going to be made up into some bunches which will be available at SPAR Express Morpeth at Lorn News & Post or available for free local delivery 🚗

Single flowers or bunches available for yourself or to send to someone to brighten there day from just $5 - available today & tomorrow

Call or PM to order 🌻🌼💛

10/09/2024

It’s Tuesday choose day & orange is the new black, no wait pink is the new black, no wait I can’t decide … which one is your fave ? In store at Lorn News & Post

Delivery also available, DM or call to order 🚗
🧡🖤🩷🖤

06/09/2024

A mix with of natives, pretties & sunnies in store for the weekend 🌻🌾💐

01/09/2024

📣 Did someone say PAPER DAISIES 📣 🌸🌸🌸🌸

31/08/2024

Look at this gorgeousness my friend makes with her own clever hands 🙌 go check out her page ❤️

Pretty as a Poppy ❤️❤️❤️
Open Sunday 10am to 1pm and we still have lots of half price crystals!
258 Gresford Road Sedgefield

29/08/2024

This spring beauty is available in store at Lorn News & Post 🩷💚💜
Can you name all the flowers & foliage (hint - there are 8 in total)…

27/08/2024

Drop your favourite flower emoji below if you’re excited to feel the warm weather coming on ☀️ keep an eye out for a limited edition offer to celebrate Spring starting this weekend 💐🌼🌷🌸💐🌹🌻🌺💐

24/08/2024

Sun’s out blooms out 💐☀️in store at Spar Morpeth - happy Saturday y’all 💖

22/08/2024

It’s bloomin’ Thursday already fresh bunches in store at Lorn News & Post incl. a great big lovely bunch of gum for all you foliage lovers 💐💖🌿

21/08/2024

Restock in store at Spar Express Morpeth - which colour combo is your fave 🩶🤎💜🩷

16/08/2024

R, r, roses for the w, w, weekend 🌹 small & medium bunches available $45-$60 (medium bunch pic) call or message to order 💜🌸🧡🌼💚

15/08/2024

Lorn you loved them so we did them again 💐 fresh bunches $30- $50 available in store at Lorn News & Post 🌸💚🌻

15/08/2024

Flowers, fuel and friendly driveway service 💐⛽️ call in on your way past 🤩

13/08/2024

Bloom like your favourite flower 🌷

10/08/2024

10/08/2024

Saturday blooms in store check out this gorgeous Sea Holly 🩵💙🩵💙

Eryngium 'Blue Sea Holly'
This beautiful European sea holly forms clumps of heart-shaped leaves, over which a profusion of striking anodised blue thimbles appear on vibrant silvery-blue stems 💐

Cute little jar posies & bunches $10-$45 🌸

09/08/2024

Have you noticed all of the magnificent magnolia trees in bloom, spring is definitely in the air

What do you think drop a :

🌸 if you think yes they are magnificent or ;
👎 if you think they are too messy for me

08/08/2024

Lorn we got you covered with fresh blooms now in store at Lorn News & Post Office 💐👏🌸💚🌼

06/08/2024

Some tips for your hydrangeas
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🌸 Choosing the Right Variety

Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea) is the type most commonly associated with pink and blue flowers.
- Hydrangea paniculata (Panicle Hydrangea) and Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth Hydrangea) are other options, but they typically produce flowers in shades of white or green.

🩵 Location and Planting

Sunlight: Hydrangeas generally prefer morning sun and afternoon shade. A spot with filtered sunlight or dappled shade is ideal.

Soil: Hydrangeas thrive in well-drained, moist soil with a pH range between 5.5 and 6.5 for blue flowers and slightly higher for pink flowers.

Spacing: Choose a location where the bush has room to grow. Hydrangeas can become quite large, so space them accordingly, typically 3-5 feet apart from other plants or structures.

🌸 Soil Preparation

pH Adjustment: For blue flowers, you need acidic soil (pH below 6). Add soil acidifiers like sulfur or peat moss. For pink flowers, aim for slightly alkaline soil (pH above 6). You can use lime to raise the soil pH.

Organic Matter: Enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure to improve fertility and drainage.

🩵 Planting

Timing: Plant hydrangeas in spring or autumn when the weather is cooler.

Planting: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and slightly shallower. Mix the soil from the hole with compost.

Placement: Place the hydrangea in the hole so the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Fill the hole with soil, water well, and mulch around the base to retain moisture.

🌸 Watering and Care

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Hydrangeas have shallow roots, so regular watering is crucial, especially in dry spells.

Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture and keep roots cool.

Pruning: Prune hydrangeas in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead or damaged wood and shape the bush as needed.

🩵 Fertilization

Timing: Fertilize in early spring and again in mid-summer.

Type: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or one formulated for flowering shrubs. Follow the package instructions for the correct application rates.

🌸 Additional Tips

Winter Protection: In colder climates, protect the base of the plant with mulch or burlap to prevent winter damage.

Hydrangea Color: To maintain pink or blue colors, monitor and adjust the soil pH as needed. Pink flowers may turn blue if the soil becomes more acidic, and vice versa.

By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to growing a lush, large hydrangea bush with beautiful pink and blue blooms 🩵🌸🩵🌸

05/08/2024

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28/07/2024

It’s blooming Sunday already 🤣some fresh flowers might brighten up your afternoon 💐💖

26/07/2024

💐💖 Birthday Blooms 💐💖

17/07/2024

Did you know 🌼…

11/07/2024

New blooms in store - jars and bouquets $25-$50 - a lil’ something for everyone 🌺💖🌼💚

23/05/2024

Fresh blooms in store 🌸💕💐💕🌸gerberas, leucadendron, alstromeria aaaand …. check out the groovy kale 💚🤍

23/05/2024

Fresh pretty colourful bunches now available in store 🌼🩷💐🌸